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Construction job openings decrease along with fewer quits in October according to ABC study

Archinect

Construction filled more hard hats in October, as the total job openings dropped by 52,000 from a month earlier to 371,000, or 21,000 fewer vacancies than in October 2021, according to an analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). economy weakens.

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Construction job openings in February rebound after sharp dip in January

Archinect

After a “simply shocking” January where half of construction’s job openings vanished, the number of positions for which contractors are actively recruiting increased by 129,000 in February, according to analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data by Associated Builders and Contractors.

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"We look for candidates who have an open attitude to work" says MAD Architects

Deezen

As part of our Dezeen Jobs: How We Recruit series , principal partner at MAD Architects Dang Qun discusses the attributes the firm looks for when hiring. Sophie Chapman: How do you think the recruitment process at MAD Architects has changed over the past 10 years? 10 years ago, we were still a relatively young architecture practice.

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A Guide to Successful Recruitment at Your Architecture Firm (Part One)

EntreArchitect

PART 1: Recruitment Options. If you are lucky, the Recruitment Process can be a ‘Breeze!’ Here we must understand some basic principles of ‘Recruitment, Employment and Retention.’ Therefore, ‘Recruitment, Employment and Retention’ is something which ought NOT to be driven by ‘The Bottom Line!’ – As should become evident.

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Dezeen survey finds 84 per cent of UK architecture studios want to reverse Brexit "catastrophe"

Deezen

Struggles recruiting and keeping EU staff Losses of EU staff since Brexit and difficulty recruiting from countries in the bloc emerged as clear trends in the data. Asked if Brexit has made it harder to recruit people from EU nations, 70 per cent responded "definitely", while a further 10 per cent said "only slightly".

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New AGC program aims to diversify construction workforce

BD+C

The Associated General Contractors of America has announced a new program to recruit a more diverse pool of workers to the construction industry. The effort is focused on vocational training that targets women and minority high school students around the U.S.

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Construction employers add 17,000 jobs in April and 257,000 for the year

BD+C

Construction employment increased by 17,000 jobs in April and by 257,000 jobs over the past year while firms boosted pay to help recruit new workers, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.